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SC EXPANDS DEFINITION OF ACID ATTACK VICTIMS Why in the News? Supreme Court of India expanded the definition of acid attack victims under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The ruling includes victims forced to consume acid and suffering internal injuries, even without visible external disfigurement. Key observations of the Supreme Court Expanded …
Read MoreSC HEARS CHALLENGE TO CEC APPOINTMENT LAW Why in the News? Supreme Court of India observed that the Chief Justice of India’s role in appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners was only a temporary arrangement until Parliament enacted a law, similar to interim measures in the Vanashakti judgment regarding environmental compliance. The Court …
Read MoreCabinet Approves Expansion of Supreme Court Judges Strength Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet has approved a Bill to increase the strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India from 34 to 38, aiming to improve judicial efficiency, reduce pendency, and facilitate faster hearing of constitutional and regular matters. Key Features of …
Read MoreGrand Labour Reforms Essential For India’s Job Growth Syllabus: GS-2: Human Resource, Skill Development GS-3: Industrial Policy, Industrial Growth, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Infrastructure Why in the News ? Recent worker protests in North India during the implementation of the new Labour Codes have revived debates on India’s uneven labour regime. Concerns over weak social …
Read MoreSupreme Court Criticises Odisha Courts Over Bail Bias Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India criticised Odisha courts for imposing “odious bail conditions” on Adivasi and Dalit individuals, highlighting concerns over caste bias, judicial fairness, and violation of fundamental rights, and issued directions to prevent such practices across the country. Supreme Court …
Read MoreSupreme Court Expands Definition of Acid Attack Victims Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has expanded the definition of acid attack victims under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, to include survivors of forcible acid ingestion, ensuring them access to disability benefits and legal recognition. Key Judgment and …
Read MoreSupreme Court to Review Transgender Rights Amendment Law Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, amid concerns over self-identification, medical certification requirements, and potential exclusion of transgender individuals from welfare benefits, with petitioners arguing against …
Read MoreSupreme Court Observes Limits on Reforming Religious Practices Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India remarked that courts cannot initiate reforms in matters of faith, during hearings on the Sabarimala case review, raising critical questions on the balance between religious freedom and constitutional rights like equality and dignity. This debate parallels discussions …
Read MoreSupreme Court Questions Use Of Article 17 In Sabarimala Why in the News ? A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is hearing the Sabarimala case, questioning whether Article 17 (untouchability) applies to menstrual restrictions. The debate revisits issues of religious freedom, gender equality, and limits of judicial intervention in faith practices, drawing parallels …
Read MoreDiluting Transgender Rights Undermines Constitutional Equality Framework Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Related to Transgenders, Welfare Schemes, Gender Equality, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been introduced in Parliament, proposing a revised definition of transgender identity, stricter certification mechanisms, and new penal provisions. These …
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